Full-time
Continuing position
Salary Professional HEW9 $135,978 – 145,693 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
RMIT University Property Services Group is seeking a Property Business Partner to support the College of Vocational Education (VE), College of Business and Law (CoBL) and RMIT Portfolios—acting as the key interface between Property and stakeholder groups.
In this role you will be responsible for working closely with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand their needs and translate them into clear, practical space planning and design outcomes.
You’re not here to just take briefs—you’re here to guide conversations, challenge assumptions and drive better use of space to support our community, connection and experience through places that enable learning and research impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as the primary property partner
Lead conversations on space planning, allocation and utilisation, balancing competing priorities
Translate stakeholder needs into fit-for-purpose spatial and design solutions
Provide clear, structured advice including options, trade-offs and recommendations
Build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
Coordinate across Property Services to drive outcomes and maintain momentum
Use data and insights to support evidence-based decision making
What We’re Looking For
This role is about influence, communication and delivery.
Proven experience in a business partnering or stakeholder-facing role in a complex environment
Ability to communicate spatial, planning or design concepts in plain English
Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and holding the line when needed
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working with ambiguity
Nice to have (not essential):
Background in architecture, design, property or planning
Experience working with space planning, workplace environments or capital projects
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Group
Property Services is located in the Operations Portfolio which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people development infrastructure and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University. Property Services has approximately 110 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Justin Bolton, Senior Talent Partner via email Justin.Bolton@RMIT.edu.au
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In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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